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Citi sets up an Infrastructure Financing & Capital Solutions Group
Citi sets up an Infrastructure Financing & Capital Solutions Group
The new group is under the Debt Capital Markets (DCM) function of Citi.
China holds 40% share as fintech competition intensifies
India posts 27% annual growth backed by over 100 billion UPI transactions.
Financial institutions chase AI edge despite thin budgets
Almost 2 in 3 FIs allocate 10% or less of their tech budgets on AI.
APAC small firms plan embedded finance investment in 12 months
Europe stands at 70% and Latin America at 65% according to a 2026 payments report.
Financial-services M&A rises 40% as APAC recovery stays cautious
Average transaction size climbed to $815m as larger deals dominated the market.
Execution, not ambition, will define AI success in APAC lending
Rising costs, integration challenges, regulatory constraints, and uneven governance are slowing enterprise-wide transformation.
Device governance is not an IT problem. For SEA's financial sector, it is a boardroom one
With fintech being a targeted industry, no vulnerability can be left exposed.
APAC cross-border B2C payments hit $400b as revenue lags
This represents 18% of worldwide consumer payout flows.
Mastercard launches cross-border payments suite for Asia-Pacific SMEs
The platform allows SMEs to manage payments, collections, and expenses through a single touchpoint.
Corporate acupuncture: How precision M&A is reshaping Asia’s competitive edge
Momentum is coming from targeted, capability-led acquisitions.
Mortgage loan growth moderates as APAC policies tighten
Eligible cover assets rose in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Korea.
2 in 5 APAC finance firms lag in AI or machine learning
Survey shows that 61.2% now use AI or machine learning in live settings.
Mastercard rolls out 400-restaurant gourmet program for elite cardholders
With a minimum spend, cardholders can avail credit or complimentary glasses of wine.
UnionPay rolls out products on the Way4 platform
UPI eyes more integrations in the near future.
Citi's Isobel Nordstrom guides Asian banks through change
Clients increasingly seek the lender’s advice on supply chains, trade, and risks.
Juspay and RateGain launch unified payment engine for travel sector
Juspay handles over $1t in annual payment value.
StanChart’s Xie Wen drives global expansion for SMEs
Her engineering background taught her to solve problems with data and tech.
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